Vice President for University Advancement

Nov 15

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Anticipated Start Date: January 2025

Description

The Vice President for Advancement serves as a key member of the President's Cabinet and is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of all university advancement functions, including campaign and major gift fundraising, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, stewardship, and advancement administration, as well as alumnae/i relations and special events.

Working closely with the President, Cabinet, academic deans, and the Board of Trustees, the Vice President aligns strategic and philanthropic priorities, building best-in-class advancement systems, processes, and policies to support Dominican University’s mission and growth. A passion for the Catholic Dominican mission of the university and the ability to mobilize alumnae/I and other donors in the service of that mission are keys to success and job satisfaction.

The next Vice President will have the opportunity to shape the future of advancement at Dominican and lead the planning and execution of the next comprehensive campaign. With a focus on Dominican’s newly established Chicago campus, the Vice President will champion building and guiding robust fundraising initiatives vital to supporting the campus’s growth and impact. Harnessing the momentum of this expansion, the Vice President will collaborate closely with campus leaders to craft targeted strategies that unlock the philanthropic potential within the Chicago metropolitan area. A primary objective will be to drive increased donor engagement and secure significant investments to provide the Chicago campus with the financial foundation needed to achieve its bold aspirations.

This role requires a deep commitment to strengthening operational capacities within the advancement division, implementing results-oriented fundraising plans, and developing high-impact alumnae/I engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong aptitude for data driven decision-making, using a constituent relationship management (CRM) system to build a robust pipeline of major and principal gifts and to enhance donor engagement, efficiency, and accountability.

Responsibilities

Dominican University invites applicants and nominations for the position of Vice President for University Advancement. Dominican University seeks a Vice President for Advancement to serve as a key member of the President's Cabinet who is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of all university advancement functions, including campaign and major gift fundraising, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, stewardship, and advancement administration, as well as alumnae/i relations and special events.

Requirements

Seven to ten years of leadership experience in advancement, including ongoing interaction with boards of trustees and/or advisory boards, preferably in higher education or organizations of similar complexity.
Proven track record of achieving institutional fundraising goals and a personal history of fundraising success at the major or principal gift level.
Campaign experience and/or experience designing broad-based engagement strategies.
The ability to extract and analyze data to make effective decisions about prospect/constituency engagement strategies and processes.
Demonstrated ability in planning and executing communications to complement advancement initiatives.
Ability to articulate and integrate Dominican’s mission and Catholic identity into the work of the advancement office.
Proven commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written.
Astute interpersonal skills, with a contagious enthusiasm for the work and a relentlessly collaborative style.
A Master’s degree is preferred.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

The Salary Range for this position is $200,000 -$240,000.

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